American Wagyu & Kurobuta Pork 50/50 Crunch Burger
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Category
Grilled & BBQ
Cuisine
American
Author
Chef Mandy Tanner
Servings
4 (8 oz) Burgers
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
1080
A flavorful burger starts with the meat and this 50/50 burger is a combo of two of the best; SRF American Wagyu Gourmet Hamburger and Kurobuta Ground Pork. Although this burger requires you to cook it to a higher internal temperature because of the pork, the high-quality beef and pork stay juicy. The addition of a homemade fry sauce, crisp pickles and veggies, a fresh slice of tomato, and American Wagyu Tallow Potato Chips give this burger a texture combo that stands up to the incredible flavors. Cook these burgers indoors in a pan on the stovetop, or outside on the grill or a flat top griddle. Be sure to press the patties larger than your bun, as they will shrink up a bit, or use a burger press or weight to keep them flat.
Ingredients
50/50 Burger
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1 lb SRF American Wagyu Gourmet Hamburger
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1 lb SRF Kurobuta Ground Pork
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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4 burger buns, toasted, such as sesame, brioche, or potato
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4 slices American cheese, or cheddar cheese
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1 large tomato, sliced
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4 leaves green leaf lettuce
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1 red onion, sliced
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pickles, for serving, optional, such as dill or bread butter
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Wagyu Tallow Potato Chips, or other favorite potato chips
Fry Sauce
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¼ cup ketchup
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup chopped pickles
Directions
In a bowl, add the Wagyu Gourmet Hamburger and the Kurobuta Ground Pork. Mix well with clean hands (or food-safe gloved hands) to combine. Divide into four equal sized balls and press each into a patty, larger than the burger bun.
In a small bowl, add the kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir to combine. Season the patties generously on both sides with the seasoning.
Heat your grill, flat top, or a large skillet on the stovetop to medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown and they are caramelized, using a burger press or weight if available to keep them flat. Flip the patties and continue cooking until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160F, another 5 to 8 minutes. Remove any weights, if using.
Add the cheese and cover the patties, and allow the cheese to melt. If desired, warm or toast the burger buns.
Remove the burgers and buns from the grill or pan, and let them rest while you prepare the fry sauce.
For the fry sauce; In a small bowl add the ketchup, mayonnaise, and chopped pickles and stir to combine.
Assemble the burgers; On the bottom bun, add the fry sauce, as desired, pickle slices, a burger patty, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, and potato chips. Top with the top bun and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
Author Bio
Chef Mandy Tanner is a trained chef and influencer, known for her vibrant food photography and passion for high-quality ingredients. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, she blends culinary expertise with a love for food styling. Mandy shares her recipes and cooking tips on her blog, helping home cooks master everything from holiday hams to backyard barbecue.
Nutrition
Serving Size
4
Calories 1080,
Carbs
42 grams
(14%),
Protein
48 grams
(96%),
Fat
80 grams
(123%),
Saturated Fat
30 grams
(185%),
Trans Fat
2 grams,
Cholesterol
194 milligrams
(65%),
Fiber
3 grams
(13%),
Sugar
10 grams,
Sodium
3073 milligrams
(134%),
Iron
5 milligrams
(29%),
Potassium
1109 milligrams
(32%)